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Nationals’ Bryce Harper gets stitches, bruises after colliding with wall; X-rays negative

Washington Post — LOS ANGELES — The first thing Bryce Harper wanted to know was, “Is it bad?” He kept asking Denard Span, the first person who reached Harper on Monday night after he ran chin-first into right field wall at Dodger Stadium. As Harper lay motionless, his manager was concerned he had a concussion. Span would later thank God that Harper was not carried off the field on a stretcher, that he had 11 stitches, no concussion and only bruises on his left knee and left shoulder. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 15, 2013

Tonight's Nationals lineup: Bryce Harper, Denard Span out

Washington Post — The Nationals are using a lineup without all three of their starting outfielders against Clayton Kershaw tonight. Bryce Harper is out after getting 11 stitches last night, Jayson Werth is on the disabled list and Denard Span has no clear ailment. It seems likely Davey Johnson just wanted to get him one night off this 10-game trip, and so why not against a lefty like Kershaw? We'll see. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 15, 2013

Davey Johnson goes unconventional against Clayton Kershaw

Nationals Journal | Washington PostDenard Span is sitting tonight against Clayton Kershaw simply because Manager Davey Johnson wanted to give him a day off. Span is just fine. Johnson also wanted to give Eury Perez, who is in the majors only to replace Jayson … Continue reading →    

Washington Nationals May 14, 2013

Nationals - Dodgers lineups: Denard Span, Bryce Harper out

Nationals Watch | Washington Times — Nationals - Dodgers lineups: Denard Span, Bryce Harper out

Washington Nationals May 14, 2013

Bryce Harper gives the Nationals another scare

Washington Post — The first thing Bryce Harper wanted to know was, "Is it bad?" That's what he kept asking Denard Span, the first person who reached Harper last night after he ran into the right field wall. As Harper lay motionless, his manager was concerned he had a concussion. Blood started to trickle down Harper's neck. Span would later thank God that Harper was not carried off the field on a stretcher, that he had 11 stitches and no concussion, and could walk off without assistance. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 14, 2013

Tonight’s Nationals lineup: Bryce Harper, Denard Span out

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — The Nationals are using a lineup without all three of their starting outfielders against Clayton Kershaw tonight. Bryce Harper is out after getting 11 stitches last night, Jayson Werth is on the disabled list and Denard Span has no clear … Continue reading →    

Washington Nationals May 14, 2013

Bryce Harper gives the Nationals another scare

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — The first thing Bryce Harper wanted to know was, “Is it bad?” That’s what he kept asking Denard Span, the first person who reached Harper last night after he ran into the right field wall. As Harper lay motionless, his … Continue reading →    

Washington Nationals May 14, 2013

Denard Span scores team's only run

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals outfielder Denard Span went 1 for 4 with a double and scored the run in a 2-1 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. Span halted a brief two-game hitless skid -- his longest of the season -- with his fourth double in May and is hitting .273.

May 12, 2013

Video: Just another great catch by Denard Span

The Nationals Enquirer — Ho hum, just another fantastic catch by Denard Span, this one in the fifth inning of Friday night's Nats-Cubs game. Meanwhile, worth your time: this profile on Span connecting with DC in Friday's CQ Rollcall. Befriend Nats Enquirer on Facebook....

Washington Nationals May 11, 2013

Denard Span untucked Kurt Suzuki's shirt yesterday

The Nationals Enquirer — In the moments after the Nats' 5-4 win over the Tigers yesterday, a bunch of new Nationals players joined in on Rafael Soriano's ceremonial untucking-of-the-shirt routine: Drew Storen, Ryan Mattheus, Steve Lombardozzi, Kurt Suzuki, possibly Chad Tracy and Gio Gonzalez....

Washington Nationals May 10, 2013

Denard Span, Adam LaRoche, and the batboy also untucked their shirts

The Nationals Enquirer — Nice little win for Jordan Zimmermann and the Nats over the Tigers last night. And now you can add Denard Span, Adam LaRoche, and the Nats batboy to the untuck club, along with founding member Rafael Soriano, Ian Desmond, MASN's...

Washington Nationals May 9, 2013

Game 31 Overflow: Tigers at Nationals

Bless You Boys — Stuff that happened: The Tigers scored first on a Miguel Cabrera RBI single in the top of the third inning Denard Span continued his Tiger-killing ways with a triple in the bottom of the third. He scored on a Bryce Harper sacrifice fly. The Nationals scored another run on a throwing error by Torii Hunter (and an unlucky bounce) on a fly ball to right field. Anibal Sanchez has allowed the first batter to reach base in three of his four innings so far. This needs to change. Thread stuff that happened: Something about music and physics A riveting discussion about hot sauce before Kurt screwed ...

Detroit Tigers May 8, 2013

Nationals-Pirates lineups: Denard Span returns, Wilson Ramos catches back-to-back

Washington PostDenard Span will return to the Nationals' lineup this afternoon. He felt much better than yesterday when he arrived at the park, and he told coaches, "I'm good to go." In what may be a more significant development, catcher Wilson Ramos will start for the second consecutive game for the first time this season. Manager Davey Johnson has said he plans on moving away from his every-other-day rotation with Ramos and Kurt Suzuki and playing the "hot hand." Yesterday, Ramos smoked a game-tying, two-run single. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 5, 2013

Denard Span 'day to day' with a bruised ankle

Washington Post — Center fielder Denard Span will miss the first game of his Nationals tenure today with swelling in his left ankle, which he fouled a pitch off of in the first inning Friday night. Span received treatment on the ankle this morning and is considered "day to day," he said. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 5, 2013

Extra rest benefits Denard Span

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals outfielder Denard Span returned to the starting lineup for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh after sitting Saturday to rest his sore right foot. Span, who took his normal spot in the leadoff spot, has collected a hit in eight of his past 10 games for a .282 batting average.

May 5, 2013

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Denard Span Photos

  • Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span drags a harness through the outfield during warmups for a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span drags a harness through the outfield during warmups for a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon leaps for a high fly off Washington Nationals' Denard Span in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 14, 2013 The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon leaps for a high fly off Washington Nationals' Denard Span in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon leaps for a high fly off Washington Nationals' Denard Span in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 14, 2013 The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon leaps for a high fly off Washington Nationals' Denard Span in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
  • Washington Nationals right fielder Byrce Harper lies on the field as center fielder Denard Span looks over him after Harper hit the wall chasing a triple off the Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Monday, May 13, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals right fielder Byrce Harper lies on the field as center fielder Denard Span looks over him after Harper hit the wall chasing a triple off the Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
  • Washington Nationals' Denard Span, right, slides safely into third for a triple as Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) waits for the ball during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Denard Span, right, slides safely into third for a triple as Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) waits for the ball during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • Washington Nationals' Denard Span follows through with a two-run double as Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis watches during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Atlanta. Washington won 3-1 The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Denard Span follows through with a two-run double as Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis watches during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Atlanta. Washington won 3-1. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
  • Harper homers, Nationals win third 3rd straight The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Denard Span hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. From left, Span, Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, and home plate umpire Rob Drake. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Washington Nationals' Denard Span hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. From left, Span, Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, and home plate umpire Rob Drake. The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Denard Span hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. From left, Span, Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, and home plate umpire Rob Drake. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)